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PERC Donates $30,000 to Schools Driving Propane Buses

School buses already make up the largest share of mass transportation in the U.S. and are the safest mode of transportation to and from school. This year, however, the yellow bus is getting an upgrade. More than 500,000 students will ride a school bus powered by the alternative fuel propane this school year.

“Diesel was the standard in school transportation, but for districts that want to reduce harmful emissions, save money and create a safer, healthier ride, propane is rapidly becoming the preferred alternative,” said Roy Willis, Propane Education & Research Council president and CEO.

Recognizing these benefits, schools across 45 states – a total of more than 7,000 buses – have transitioned to propane. The trend prompted PERC to start a campaign to teach communities about the benefits of propane-powered transportation. The Council is partnering with journalist and former teacher Jenna Bush Hager and the nonprofit Adopt a Classroom to donate more than $30,000 to teachers at schools adopting propane buses.